Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(tints). Royal colors, purple (Judg. 8:26; Esther 8:15; Luke 16:19; Rev. 17:4); blue (Ex. 25:4; Esther 1:6). Vermilion used for beams, walls and ceilings (Jer. 22:14; Ezek. 23:14).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from an unused root meaning to dip (into coloring fluid); a dye
KJV Usage:
divers, colours